After them the flame worshippers and other kindred religions of the East.

There remain the Jews, whose doctrine seems to me a savage one; at least it involves bloodshed with the daily offering of blood.
Also they are divided, these Jews, for some are Pharisees, some Sadducees, some Essenes.

Lastly, there are you Christians, whose faith is pure enough in theory, but whom all unite against in hate.

What is the worth of a belief in this crucified Preacher who promises that He will raise those who trust in Him from the dead ?" "That you will find out when everything else has failed you," answered Miriam.
"Yes, it is a religion for those whom everything else has failed.

When that chances to the rest of us we commit suicide and sink from sight." "And we," she said proudly, "rise to life eternal." "It may be so, lady, it may be so; but let us talk of something more cheerful," and he sighed.